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Infantry Weapons

Pakistan Army Deploys Chinese HQ-16A SAM System in Kashmir

July 18, 2021 GDC 0

In 2016, the Pakistan Army disclosed that it had procured six HQ-16A surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems from China for $373 million U.S. in fiscal year 2014-2015. This acquisition appears to be a follow-on from the […]

Naval Platforms

China launches first Type 054A/P frigate for Pakistan Navy

August 23, 2020 GDC 0

China’s Hudong Zhonghua launched the first Type 054 A/P Frigate for Pakistan Navy today. This is the first of four vessels on order by Pakistan. Pakistan signed a first contract for the delivery two Type […]

Infantry Weapons

The HQ-16 (LY-80) Surface-to-Air Missile System

January 22, 2018 LM Publications 0

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  • Royal Air Force’s Typhoon Aircraft Landed On Highway In Finland

    February 2, 2024 0
    Two RAF Typhoon fighter jets from Lincolnshire have landed on a regular road in a drill to see if they could outmanoeuvre an enemy. Airbus Eurofighter Typhoon kicks off Finland’s HX EvaluationDateFebruary 24, 2020The RAF [...]
  • Chinese CCTV Broadcast Memorial of Chinese Soldiers Killed in Clashes with India

    February 25, 2021 0
    A wave of patriotism has swept throughout China after People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops killed in Galwan Valley clashes with India last June were laid to rest. PLA Takes Control of Karakoram Pass Near Galwan [...]
  • Czech Republic replaces Russian SAM with Israeli Spyder ADS

    September 29, 2020 0
    The Czech Republic has signed a deal with Israel to purchase a new air defense system from a state-owned defense contractor, the Defense Ministry said. The ministry announced Saturday night that the long-discussed sale had been signed [...]
  • The Iran war exposed Chinese clandestine involvement in Iran’s nuclear and missile projects. 300 Chinese ZTE and Huawei experts are dead in Iran.

    March 24, 2026 0
    Reports following the outbreak of conflict between the U.S./Israel, and Iran in early 2026 indicate that the hostilities have exposed long-term and direct Chinese involvement in Iran’s military projects, primarily through technological, intelligence, and material [...]
  • Russia’s glorified S-400 SAM failed to launch 40N6E missiles

    September 28, 2020 0
    The unsuccessful launch of the glorified S-400 air defense missile system and its fall on Russian servicemen were caught on video. Vulnerabilities of Almaz-Antay S-400 Triumf (SA-21)DateJuly 17, 2019The KM-SAM surface-to-air missile systemDateJanuary 10, 2020Russian [...]
  • President Trump Reshaped the Middle East After Bombing Iran’s Nuclear Sites

    June 25, 2025 0
    Gulf states with strong ties to President Donald Trump are emerging from the war between Israel and Iran with greater regional influence and with some of their longstanding security concerns over Iranian power assuaged. Israel [...]
Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

Europe

Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta.

June 22, 2026 0

Germany and Ukraine signed agreements that include €750 million ($870 million) for 200 Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems on Zetros chassis, and those systems now have a confirmed name and barrel specification: defense analyst Jeff, reporting […]

Europe

MBDA unveils deep-strike, air defence, and smart mass-weapons portfolio.

June 21, 2026 0

MBDA will present a broad portfolio of sovereign defence solutions at Eurosatory 2026 as Europe and its allies accelerate rearmament. The company said the portfolio is intended to address armed forces’ needs in an increasingly […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin Unveils HIMARS FLEX with 12 Launch Canisters Capable of Firing Extended Range GMLRS, PrSM, and ATACMS.

June 20, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced the HIMARS FLEX on June 16, a modular evolution of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System that introduces a dual-pod launcher configuration capable of carrying double the munitions of the standard […]

Infantry Weapons

Indian Army selects Meprolight MEPRO X6 as new daytime optic for Negev light machine guns.

June 18, 2026 0

The Indian Army has selected Meprolight’s MEPRO X6 telescopic sight as the dedicated daytime optic for its Negev light machine guns (LMG), concluding a multi‑year evaluation process aimed at boosting long‑range engagement capability across frontline […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack ​on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

  • Europe

    Russia Conducted Several Trial Runs With Nuclear-capable Tu-95MS Bombers

  • Air Platform

    Russia lost 35 Su-24M ground attack aircraft Since the Ukraine invasion, 17 aircraft were destroyed in Crimea drone strikes 

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Boeing Australia starts production of Royal Wingman UCAV for RAAF

  • Air Platform

    F-16V To Be Sold As A Standardized Package

  • Americas

    The US Navy Ordered 18 New P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft Worth $1.5 Billion

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems Submits Final Bids To Finland’s HX Programme

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Defense Industries Exported $7.1 Billion Arms Globally

  • Europe

    US Reaffirmed Support for Greece Acquiring F-35

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Military is High on Morale, Low on Air Defense and Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    The combat range of the Bayraktar TB2 drones has been doubled

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace Unveils Next-generation K9MH Mobile Howitzer Artillery System.

  • Europe

    Turkey unveiled next-generation 155mm Firtana self-propelled howitzers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Singapore Scrambled F-15 Fighter Jet Amid Bomb Threat Aboard Air India

  • Middle East

    Egypt to Build Armed Offshore Patrol Vessels

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Blew Up Russian Oil Refinery

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft To New Zealand

  • C4iSR

    HENSOLDT, RAFAEL jointly develops jamming system to protect naval vessels

  • Cruise Missiles

    Indian Company BrahMos Aerospace Assisted Russia In Upgrading P-800 Oniks Supersonic Missile To Strike Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Israeli Apache helicopter destroyed Pantsir-S ADS in Syria

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine Detained President of Motor Sich Vyacheslav Bohuslayev For Supplying Helicopters Engines To Russia

  • Europe

    Ukraine wants to purchase CV90 infantry fighting vehicles after its successes on the battlefield

  • Europe

    Turkey successfully test-fires domestically produced long-range Siper missile

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s rainy day friend Iran to get Su-35 and Mi-28 helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Russia Supplying 24 Su-35 Fighter Aircraft To Iran Originally Destined To Egypt

  • Middle East

    The West watches as corrupt Ali Khamenei killed 2000 protesters.

  • Europe

    Russian Peacekeepers Watch As Nagorno-karabakh Conflict Erupt Again

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAF and RAAF to Sign Major Agreement on Joint Cooperation

  • Air Platform

    Brazil’s Embraer Sells 100 Phenom 300E jets to NetJets

  • Europe

    Bulgaria to deliver 100 armored personnel vehicles to Ukraine

  • Americas

    Keel laid for Brazilian Navy’s first Tamandaré-class frigate

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Awarded Contract to Integrate AGM-158C LRASM into RAAF’s Super Hornet

  • Air Platform

    Peru purchased 24 FA-50 fighter jets from South Korea, replacing Russian MiG-29

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Confirms MBS Met With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

  • Europe

    Rolls-Royce To Supply Automated Platform Management System For F126 Frigates

  • Defense Industry

    UAC Failed To Score An Export Customer For IL-112V Transport Aircraft

  • Europe

    Prime Minister Sunak ordered the deployment of military assets to the eastern Mediterranean

  • Europe

    MiG-35 (MiG-29M2) multi-role fighter jet completes factory trials

  • Americas

    Canada Selected German Type 212CD Submarine Design After Long Bidding War.

  • South Asia

    India, U.S. begin two-day naval exercise in eastern Indian Ocean region

  • South Asia

    China’s CCTV Surveillance Empire at Home and in Nepal Built on American Technologies.

  • Air Platform

    Russian Defense Industries Can’t Manufacture Drones, Russia Buys Drones From Belarus and Iran

  • Cyber

    Chinese state-sponsored group carried out widespread cyber espionage campaign in Israel – report

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia donates 49 Abrams tanks to Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Retired Bangladesh Army Major Sinha was involved in drug dealing and militant training

  • Air Platform

    Germany Agrees To Sale Eurofighter Typhoon, Tanks And Missiles To Turkey But Wants Guarantee On How Turkey Use Them

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Lithuania purchases RBS-70 NG Man Portable Anti-air Missile.

  • Europe

    Russian navy is completely inactive in the Ukraine war except occasionally launching Kalibr missiles from Sevastopol

  • Europe

    Czech Republic Delivers 45 Upgraded T-72B Tanks To Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone attacks destroyed three S-300 surface-to-air missile launchers

  • Air Platform

    A Russian Su-34 fighter jet crashed in the Belgorod region

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